FAQ 2018 1. What is the purpose of the Regional Business EGIONAL License Program? R The intent of the Regional Business License BUSINESS Program is to support our LOCAL businesses and keep services in our region. How do I LICENSE purchase a Regional Business License?

PROGRAM 2. How does my business qualify?

Businesses must have a valid regular annual

business license first, for each storefront or physical presence they operate, in a

participating SouthWest community.

3. How does the program lower business license costs?

The Regional Business License is an “add-

on” that authorizes you to conduct business in

participating communities and saves you the expense of purchasing several ‘out-of town’

business licenses.

4. How do I purchase a Regional Business The RegionalThe Business

License? License Program is a unique and

Purchase your annual business license from a award-winningThe Regional partnership Business that is now participating AlbertaSW community and pay in itsLicense 16th year Program of successful is a unique operation. and an additional $80.00 to receive a Regional License. Theaward Alberta-winning SouthWest partnership Regional that is th 5. My business rents space in a neighbouring Economicnow in its Development16 year of successful Alliance community each weekend to sell our products- (REDA) is an effectiveoperation. partnership that does my Regional Business License cover me for all required licenses and permits? enablesThe Alber our communitiesta SouthWest toRegional combine Economic Development Alliance No, you will also need to purchase a resources to support business development permit for the community you sell development(REDA) is an deffective attract partnershipnew business. in on the weekends. Depending on what you thatFor enables photos, our videos communities and more to † REGIONAL ALLIANCE ¢ are selling, there may also be other permits combine resources to support Contact Us: required too. information about the communities and business development and attract T: 1.403.627.3373 6. I am a hairdresser and rent a chair in the the region, please new business. TF: 1.888.627.3373 neighboring community on Wednesdays- does visit www.albertasouthwest.com my Regional Business License cover me for The RegionalFor photos, Business videos Licenseand more fees go Box 1041 all required licenses and permits? information about the , AB toward supporting collaborative T0K 1W0 No, you are required to purchase a development communities and the region, please regional projects. www.albertasouthwest.com permit, or corresponding authorization, for the visit www.albertasouthwest.com community you work in on Wednesdays. [email protected] The Regional Business License fees go toward supporting collaborative regional projects.

The Regional Business License Program

Types of Businesses who Purchase Our Regional 2018 Participating Communities Important Notes- Please Read Business License:

Roofing Contractors County The Regional Business License General Contractors agreement between partner Computer Technical Services Crowsnest Pass municipalities applies only to business Real Estate Professionals license fees and does not preclude costs MD of Pincher Creek associated with development permits Trucking Companies or other regulations and requirements Excavating Companies MD of Ranchland in the community you are visiting. Woodworking & Carpentry Please take your Regional Business Signage MD of Willow Creek License (or a copy) with you when you Hutterite Colonies are in the other communities in the Town of Cardston Auction event you are asked to provide proof Electricians that you have a valid Regional License. Town of Plumbing & Heating Catering Companies Town of Fort Macleod Oilfield Services Town of Granum Welding Flooring and Kitchen Town of Nanton Towing Chimney Cleaning Town of Pincher Creek Accounting Firms Legal Firms Town of

Veterinary Services Village of Cowley Wellness Practitioners Windows and Doors Village of Glenwood Fencing Painting... and many more. Village of Hill Spring

* Of note: Waterton Park is not covered in this program.

2018 Participating Communities The Regional Business License Cardston County